Entry-Level Project Manager, Automation & Intralogistics

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

HSA / FSA

401K with match

Life & disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager in Bolingbrook, IL with opportunities to rotate through planning, execution, commissioning and customer handover on automation projects.

Under mentoring, you will build skills in scheduling, budgeting, risk management and vendor coordination, progressing toward independent project management within 12–24 months; travel up to 80% across customer sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is strongly preferred, degrees in related fields may be considered with relevant background.
• 0-3 years of experience in project coordination, engineering, construction, logistics, or industrial automation environments.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and closeout of automation projects.
• Coordinate activities among engineering, software, operations, procurement, installation teams.
• Track milestones, risks, issues and change requests.
• Ensure safety compliance during project activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager in Bolingbrook, IL with opportunities to rotate through planning, execution, commissioning and customer handover on automation projects.

Under mentoring, you will build skills in scheduling, budgeting, risk management and vendor coordination, progressing toward independent project management within 12–24 months; travel up to 80% across customer sites nationwide.